Posted by Cam W. on May 24, 2001, at 9:27:12
In reply to question for Cam or John L., posted by gilbert on May 23, 2001, at 22:12:24
Gil - Re: Chicken and egg. Did you ever post something and then realize that your ideas are more radical than you initially thought?
:^oAs for anorgasmia while taking SSRIs. As Sal says, all SSRIs (and many TCAs) can cause anorgasmia in suseptible people. Clinically though, I have seen a trend, but I am not sure if the science has bourne it out. It seems that the Paxil™ (paroxetine) is the worst offender (made a chemical eunich out of me). Zoloft™ (sertraline) seems to be less of an offender, but still did delay orgasm in me. Paxil doesn't seem to be as bad, but I have heard a few women complain about anorgasmia. With Effexor™ (venlafaxine) I have heard varying results. For some people it completely shuts off any thought of sex, while others say that the quality of their orgasm improved (I can attest to the latter; just call me Cannon Man - although the orgasm does appear to be a bit more delayed.
As for whether to keep using the Prozac™ (fluoxetine) or to switch to Zoloft; it's six of one and half a dozen of the other. Really, since you have started the Prozac, you may as well continue and see if the anorgasmia lessens as your body gets use to the drug. If the situation doesn't improve in 4 to 6 weeks, then change to Zoloft.
In closing, it is difficult to say how your body will respond to the different SSRIs, so you must keep up the trial and error.
Good luck - Cam
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